The Dryden GM Ice Dogs are on the verge of a second round showdown with Red Lake.
The Ice Dogs took a commanding 2-0 series lead with a 4-1 win at home against Fort Frances Thursday.
Dryden GM scored three times in the second thanks to goals from Lane Snell, Bryce Benfield and Branden Hill.
Brady Frattinger opened the scoring in the first.
The Ice Dogs outshot the Lakers 48-28 with Cole Johnston picking up the victory.
Dryden GM can advance to round two Friday in Fort Frances.
Their likely opponent would be the Miners as Thunder Bay is up two on Wisconsin.
